Sr. Buyer - New Glenn Supply Chain

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, FL

23h • $115,256 - $161,358 • Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will develop strategic procurement solutions and complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supply chain operations, driving organizational and policy change to enhance Blue Origin’s bottom-line.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, Master's degree with 7 years of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience.
• Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
• Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Must have top notch people and communication skills.
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
• An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently
• Highly analytical and critical thinker
• Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
• Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access

Responsibilities

• Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin.
• Be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote.
• Perform cost analysis in support of proposals.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations.
• Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include long range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process.
• Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) where mutually beneficial.
• Support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior